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Device for relative movement of two elements

US6095011A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1998
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20317
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for relative movement of two elements comprises at least two first links, which are connected relative to a first of the elements via hinges and which are pivotable in substantially parallel planes relative to the first element under influence of at least one first power-exerting member. At least two second links, which are connected relative to a second of the elements via hinges, are pivotable in substantially parallel planes relative to the second element under influence of at least one second power-exerting member. The two first links form a first four-hinges system. The two second links form a second four-hinges system. These two four-hinges systems are coupled in series to each other between the first and second elements.

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